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Justice Makes a Difference

“Words are powerful,” Grandma told Justice. “They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do harm. That’s why it’s important to always be careful with your words.”Justice has grown up witnessing the many ways her grandma serves the community. She wants to make a difference in the world, too, but how? Isn’t she too young?Through conversations with her grandma and their shared love of books, Justice learns about important women and men throughout history who changed the world: Ella Baker, Shirley Chisholm, Charles Hamilton Houston, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Paul Robeson, and Ida B. Wells. Justice learns how each leader was a champion for advancing justice and improving the world, and she dreams of becoming a change maker, too—“Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire,” a superhero with a law degree and an afro!Written by Dr. Artika Tyner and Jacklyn Milton, passionate educators and community advocates, Justice Makes a Difference is the inspiring story of one little girl’s realization that her name is her destiny.

Amazing Africa: A to Z

Amazing Africa: A to Z is a fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro, learn a few new words in Swahili and Twi while exploring Africa’s rich natural resources. The purpose of the book is to aid in learning about the most important and intriguing facts about Africa. With the turn of each page, the authors help to bridge the knowledge gap that exists about the continent. Each page is filled with key facts about the fastest growing population in the world. The book will inspire the next generation to learn more about Amazing Africa and become global citizens.

Kofi Loves Music

If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together…We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom. Kofi Loves Music celebrates the power of music in bringing families together, embracing cultural heritage, and engaging in community-building. This counting book also introduces African instruments which have influenced music-making around the world. Enjoy learning about new instruments and having fun with Kofi as he learns to play music with his family. Join Kofi and his family in creating something special together – music.Written by Dr. Artika Tyner, passionate educator and global citizen, Kofi Loves Music is a guide for learning about the history of music and celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.